Zaphod BSN, RN

Zaphod has 4 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA.

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1. Example of student schedule for UM CRNA program.

   Zaphod replied to JaviP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Ive only had 1 online class and i am in the 4th

2. University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

   Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Take research and adv.prac.concepts in the summer if you can. Save money . Thats all i can

3. Kentucky Opts Out

   Zaphod replied to wtbcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   awesome, continue to contribute to

4. How many hours a week do you average?

   Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   as much as I need to..or until I drop:) usually 2 hours on light days upward to 16 hours before

5. How many hours a week do you average?

   Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   wow..thats sounds chill compared to my program..Clinicals tuesday to friday 6-5PM, class Monday 12-7PM and tuesday 3-7PM.. so clincal about 40 hours and class 11

6. BS to RN to CRNA...more difficult than I thought?

   Zaphod replied to smf5083's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   May I add that by the time you apply many of the CRNA programs would have probably switched to doctorate. Mine is switching this year and will be 3 1/2 years in duration and will cost over 100K..so...

7. difficulty of CRNA school

   Zaphod replied to ginaw623's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   I agree..apples and oranges. I believe it is much more difficult to become an MD than a CRNA, however with that being said I believe there are many CRNAs on par with MDAs since the time spent in...

8. Chances with 2nd Bachelor's from Accelerated Program?

   Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   There are a ton of Bio and Chemistry majors in CRNA programs. I have a Molec.biology/Biotech as well as Fine Arts degree +a BSN, so you wont feel isolated:) Focus on becoming an ICU rockstar more than...

9. SRNA BLOG

   Zaphod replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thank you Iceman for starting this thread. Im in CRNA school right now and I hope its worth it in the end. Im kind of dissapointed to see that in most locations the residents do the blocks, which is...

10. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try the universities you will be applying to. Some will allow you to take classes(limited #of credits) as a non-degree

11. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1000 is ok-you might still get in as you have good grades and good experience. Try to find a course thats common for most of the schools, like reserch and patho or pharm-it will make a differenc when...

12. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I dont know if thats a good or bad GRE score-I took the old version, but everything else looks good. 1 semester of Orgo wont hurt-but you know there are ususally 2 Chemistry classes as a prerequisite...

13. Pain practice

    Zaphod replied to Zaphod's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It seems it is one of a kind-I have been unable to find a similar program elsewhere. Im more specifically interested in learning the interventional part of pain managment-but my school has very...

14. Pain practice

    Zaphod replied to Zaphod's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you WTB, didnt realize this was an

15. Fluid bolus with BP 140s/100s?

    Zaphod replied to mochamonster's topic in MICU, SICU

    Low urine output tells you pt is dry. The BP is up because of tachycardia-compensatory to maintain cardiac output. CO=HRxSV. Fluid bolus should help, but pt may even need more-have seen up to 10L...